Thursday, November 26, 2009

Black Friday at Whit’s End begins today! Store closes at 5p today, and will open early on Friday. Closed for Thanksgiving.

All leftover summer items are either just $15, or $9. This includes remaining footwear, shorts, and shirts. Frames and golf tees are $10, and ties are $19. Docker’s slacks and chinos are on sale, as are Patagonia shoes.

Columbia upper body wear is 20% off, and all other non sale items are 10% off. Except photography and DHS wear. No special orders.

Today marks the 38th anniversary of the disappearance of D.B. Cooper, who on Thanksgiving Eve 1971 hijacked a Seattle-bound jetliner and parachuted into history with $200,000 in ransom money. It remains the nation's only unsolved skyjacking.

It is truly a great unsolved crime. The facts are as follows:

On a rainy Thanksgiving Eve in 1971

(November 24, 1971)

A passenger who gave his name as ‘Dan Cooper’ (the "D.B." is based on later errors in the media, but has become more widely known) boarded Flight 305 in Portland, Oregon, bound for Seattle. Using the threat of a bomb in his suitcase, Cooper hijacked the plane shortly after take off.

It landed in Seattle, where Cooper released the passengers unharmed in exchange for his ransom demands being met: $200,000 in unmarked bills and 4 parachutes. After taking on these items, Cooper directed the crew to take off once more, and fly to Reno, Nevada.

During this second flight, he sent all the crew to the cockpit, and parachuted from the plane with the money. He was never apprehended, and although approximately $5000 was later found in the area that he parachuted into, nothing else ever was. Cooper has never been identified, and his true name may never be known. The FBI has stated that it believes him to have died upon landing, and decayed to nothing before he could be found. Of course, they also claimed that he was rude and abusive in conversations with them, which is at variance with the recollections of the crew members who heard these conversations, so it’s possible that the Bureau may be engaged in a certain amount of ass-covering.

Monday, November 23, 2009

Emory University's Candler School of Theology and Oxford College received more than $4.25 million from an alumnus' estate, officials announced Monday.Oxford College received $3.35 million -- the largest cash gift in the college's history. The theology school received $903,177.

The unrestricted gift from the Charles Edwin Suber Foundation allow college officials to focus on most pressing needs.

The foundation was established by the the estate of Charles Edwin Suber, who died in 2007. Suber, a 1942 graduate of Oxford College, retired from the Fulton County Superior Court as court clerk.

Oxford College officials said $100,000 from the gift will create a scholarship named after Suber. The remaining $3.25 million will go toward the college's building plans, which include a new library and science facility.ajc story

Friday, November 20, 2009

Just in time for Thanksgiving, Georgia State Parks are making it easy and affordable for you to enjoy family time this holiday season. Come celebrate in Georgia’s great outdoors with a cornucopia of festive events, diverse recreational opportunities, and hotel-style lodge rooms with special winter rates.

Looking for budget-friendly activities to do with the kids during school break? Head to the parks for everything from visits with Santa to Christmas tree displays. Below is a sampling of the holiday festivities, and a complete calendar is listed at www.GeorgiaStateParks.org/events.

Decatur is a fantastic town to live in. We have festivals, parties, concerts and independent shops and restaurants. We have Beach Parties and Book Festivals, live music in the spring and a community bonfire in the winter. But for the past few years there has been no Decatur Christmas tree, no gathering of the masses to sing carols and eat goodies and spread holiday cheer. This year we decided to change that.Read more at:

The system, which won $193,740, will hand out iPods and netbooks (mini laptops) to about 300 students at three high schools; Cross Keys, Stone Mountain and MLK Jr., next semester.

By Kristina Torres

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

For the first time in its history, the Georgia Department of Education this month will hand out grants for schools to pioneer the use of “handheld computing” to see if it engages students better than traditional book-and-paper methods.The move goes beyond the use of computers and the Internet for class work, now a common occurrence in schools.

Rather, it endorses for public schools the idea of mobile learning through small devices such as an Apple iPod Touch or Microsoft Zune — devices that connect wirelessly to the Internet and have the capability for Web-based research and e-mail but heretofore have often been banned from use during school hours as distractions.

It means not just recording podcasts or e-mailing teachers, activities that a growing number of schools also sanction. As envisioned by state officials, these devices would be the primary, everyday learning tool of students in class and at home. Class projects, homework and research reports will all go digital.ajc storyand http://dekalbschoolwatch.blogspot.com/2009/11/ipods-coming-to-dekalb.html

Thursday, November 19, 2009

A plan to build a major passenger terminal in downtown Atlanta might soon boast new life, in the form of an $80 million-plus jump start, state officials said at Transportation Board meetings Wednesday and Thursday.The idea has reeled in big supporters, but raised questions too -- including whether it's legal.

Congress long ago earmarked $87 million to partially fund a commuter rail line through Lovejoy, but Georgia has spent little of it, as state and local officials struggled to find funds to pay the remaining cost.

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

November 16, 2009, – On November 7th, teams from local organizations and schools came out to compete for prize money as part of an ongoing effort to rid local parks of invasive plants and debris. By the end of the second annual Park Renewal Day, hosted by Renewal Design-Build, the DeKalb County Parks Department, and City of Decatur, competitors at Dearborn Park were weary from pulling up ivy and privet, but had a real sense of accomplishment and community.

Decatur Mayor Bill Floyd and DeKalb County COO Keith Barker assisted in the scoring of the teams’ plots. The prize money, donated by Renewal Design-Build, was given to the five highest-scoring teams. The grand prize of $1,000 went to the Midway Woods Neighborhood Association - appropriately named “Ivy League” - while two teams from Decatur High School students won 4th and 5th places. Groups from Hands On Atlanta and All Souls Fellowship also took home top prizes. A celebration of food and music from local Decatur band, The Grits, followed the cleanup.

The success of this public/private initiative has incited talks of expanding the event into other areas of Atlanta and to other parks. “In just a few hours, we saved over 100 old growth trees from being strangled by invasive plant species, and prize money was put back into the community,” says Renewal CEO and Park Renewal Day co-founder, Peter Michelson. “It’s amazing what can happen when you give people an incentive.”

And, the proof is in the park. “It’s great to see what the community’s efforts have brought to Dearborn Park,” says Mayor Bill Floyd. “If you haven’t walked through, do so.”

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Decatur High School's first Regular Season Basketball Game in their new facility will be on Friday, November 20th. The Girl's game is scheduled to begin at 5:30PM and the Boy's Game at 7:00PM. A special ceremony will be held between the boy's and girl's game honoring past players and the Retiring of Jerseys of several former players. Please come early to secure your seat as there will be a capacity crowd attending. This is a beautiful facility.....please come and see it if you can. Hope to see you there.

Click on the link below for a very nice and well written article on Decatur High School's new Athletic Facilities. Remember, November 20th......you can share in an historic moment in Decatur High History.

Can we get more DHS folks on facebook so our DHS early days classes of the 50s and 60s can catch up on years of happenings? There are already a good number on facebook and its great to be able to communicate with our classmates.

Monday, November 16, 2009

Even nine years ago, he could see it.On a plot of land where nothing stood, newly minted Decatur High School athletics director Carter Wilson had a vision of a facility that could finally give his basketball team its own gym and could provide the school with some of the best athletics facilities in the state in the process.He also could see the dire need for an upgrade to the football stadium, which the city has stated was the oldest lighted stadium in continuous use in the country at the time.

Wilson saw a state-of-the-art gym, a new football stadium and facilities for other activities, including an auditorium, both men's and women's locker rooms, all rising out of the ground on an aging plot of land that hadn't been used for school improvements in many decades.

But it's a long, arduous road from vision to reality. It took nine years for Wilson, who also is the boys basketball coach, to walk into his new gym. And it took three just to get moving toward the goal.ajc story

Sunday, November 15, 2009

Thunder Road is a cult classic, it played at The Decatur Theatre back in OCT. of 58.

Thunder Road is the title of a 1958 drama-crime film about running moonshine in the mountains of Kentucky and Tennessee in the early 1950s. It was directed by Arthur Ripley and starred Robert Mitchum, who also produced the film and co-wrote the screenplay, and is rumored to have directed much of the film himself. He also co-wrote (with Don Raye) the theme song, "The Ballad of Thunder Road".

The film became a cult classic and continued to play at drive-in movie theaters in some Southeastern markets through the 1970s and 1980s.

The Georgia International Convention Center is adjacent to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, at the juncture of Interstate Highways 75 and 85.

The CFA International Cat Show is the largest international pedigreed cat show in the Western Hemisphere, showcasing the world's finest pedigreed felines.TM Held annually the weekend before Thanksgiving in November, the show often moves to a different locations around the United States. Competition is keen as it brings together 750 of the finest pedigreed cats from the United States, Canada, Asia, Europe and South America to compete for prestigious titles.

I was wondering if you would mind posting an upcoming free seminar to be held in Decatur . It is presented by the Secretary of State and is to help people identify financial scams. This program is going to be launched around the state, but is being hosted in Decatur first!

The meeting is next Tuesday, November 17th at 11:30 in the meeting room of the Cornerstone Bank and there will be free lunch provided by Chick-fil-a.

Monday, November 9, 2009

Ever think a Home Depot parking lot is too sprawling and vacant? Home Depot does, too.“A number of stores have barren asphalt, and it’s not in anyone’s best interest to leave it sitting there,” said Mike LaFerle, Home Depot’s vice president of real estate.ajc story

Sunday, November 8, 2009

Decatur, GA. (Atlanta)circa 1948Note that it says Decatur Rd.Not sure when they changed the street name to Oxford Road.Read more about The Emory Theatre at link below.http://cinematreasures.org/theater/11658/

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Newspaper ads for original and new version and bottom photo is The Original Rich's Pink Pig Flyer.Priscilla The Pink Pig is Back on Track! Saturday, Nov.7th through Sunday, Jan.3rd.Go for a spin through the super-sized storybook,starring Pricilla and all of her fabulous friends. You'll find the entire gang squealing with excitement under the tent atop the Lenox Road parking deck. This Macy's tradition only happens once a year, so come be part of the fun and go hog wild!For hours and info, visit macys.com/pinkpig

Teri Rice sends this in to let everyone know that this is A Year-Round Event

Hi Dennis,I was trying to get some interest stirred up in Decatur about The Decatur Ghost Tour.A Year- Round walking historical ghost tour. It was mentioned in one of the decatur blogs as being a Halloween event. It's actually a year round event. I was hoping to get that info out and maybe a review?http://www.decaturghosttour.com

Thursday, November 5, 2009

Despite the economic downturn, the organizers of what is becoming an annual park cleanup in Decatur are again offering cash to inspire volunteers.Last year, Decatur-based Renewal Construction Co. gave $1,000 to the team that uprooted the most ivy, privet and kudzu from Decatur's Dearborn Park.On Saturday, the company will again partner with Decatur and DeKalb County to host the competition, dubbed Park Renewal Day. Community members and officials from both governments will judge competing teams' plots. Renewal is donating a total of $2,100 to be divided among the winner and four runner-up teams, according to the event Web site, www.ParkRenewalDay.com. Last year, the event attracted 145 volunteers, and the winners donated their prize money to charity.

Thanks to everyone in the Decatur community who supported the 7th annual Low Country Boil, making it our most successful one yet!

Energetic bidding at our silent auction raised over $9,000 bringing our fundraising total to over $26,000. Thanks to our wonderful Hosts and Sponsors who helped us reach more people and raise more money. Special thanks to Badda Bing and Chefs Michael Condon and Ray Allen for the great food, Victory Brewing Company for keeping the craft beer coming and Artie & Angie Macon of Banfi Wine Distributors for the wine. Thanks to our rockin' band The Dammages for keeping the party lively, guest performer Sydney Rhame and visiting teachers from Wiltshire for their generosity and party spirit!

Events throughout Decatur would truly not be possible without generous support from the Decatur business community. Special thanks to our auction donors (businesses & individuals):

It is wonderful to live in a community that understands that an investment in our children is an investement in the future! Thanks to all donors, attendees and volunteers for your part in making this a great party for a great cause - the children and youth of Decatur.

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The Court House looks so much better without that bandstand built in the middle of the front steps. Why would they block the front view. Why don't they move it to the left about 100 feet over in the grass area.

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